Evoenergy has a unique opportunity for an experienced field delivery leader to step into a critical leadership role within the Network Delivery team. As Manager Ground and Zone Assets Delivery, you will be directly responsible for overseeing planned and unplanned maintenance and Capital Works programs across our Zone Substations, protection systems and on-ground and underground assets within the Evoenergy Electrical Distribution Network. You will lead large multidisciplined field teams including Distribution and Transmission substation electrical fitters, protection and control specialists, HV testers and underground cable jointing teams to deliver safe, reliable outcomes for the ACT community.
Within this role, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering major capital and maintenance programs, leading teams through change, and driving operational improvements.
This is more than a delivery role – it is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, leadership capability and industry experience to improve how work is planned and delivered, improving safety outcomes and how we deliver work.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of Ground and Zone Substation asset programs, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient network outcomes across a complex distribution environment
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Provide operational leadership and technical oversight of zone substations, switching stations and associated ground and underground assets
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Lead, coach and develop large, multidisciplinary field-based teams, driving strong engagement, capability uplift and performance outcomes
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Deliver capital and maintenance programs at scale, on time and within budget, using a disciplined, risk-based and commercially focused approach
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Lead teams through operational and organisational change, embedding new ways of working and driving continuous improvement in field delivery
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Manage significant operational budgets, including planning, forecasting and optimisation of resources in a constrained environment
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Oversee contractor and service provider performance, establishing strong commercial arrangements to support safe and efficient project delivery
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Partner with Asset Management and Network Design functions to influence asset strategies based on frontline insights into asset performance and emerging risks
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Lead emergency response and restoration activities, coordinating field resources to safely restore supply and minimise customer impact
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Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory, industrial relations and environmental requirements across all field operations
Our Ideal Candidate
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Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) or an Electrical Trade background with extensive experience in either the distribution or transmission sector
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Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary field-based teams in complex, industrial environments
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Demonstrated track record delivering large-scale capital and maintenance programs (>$20M), with strong financial, commercial and project management capability
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Deep operational knowledge of electricity network infrastructure, with the ability to translate asset performance insights into practical delivery outcomes
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Experience leading teams through change, including improvements to safety, work delivery and operational performance across field environments
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Strong capability in managing safety and risk, combined with the ability to think both strategically and operationally to plan, prioritise and deliver outcomes in a dynamic network environment
About Evoenergy
We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers.
At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.
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Apply now
Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the ‘Ideal Candidate’ criteria above. For guidance with the application process, please contact Lucy Bate at [email protected]
Please note that the successful applicant must either have, or be willing to obtain, an AusCheck Clearance. You can find more information about what is involved in the AusCheck Clearance process on the Department of Home Affairs website; alternatively, you’re welcome to enquire with us.
Applications close: 17 June 2026
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability
